Recently I had the honor of speaking at the West Coast Women’s Show on the topic of “The Relentless Pursuit of Thinness.” This subject is not only relevant because I’m a counselor specializing in Eating Disorders, but because I am a woman raised in a culture that constantly tries to remind me that I am […]
Author Archives: Jacqueline Gautier
Body Image & Self Esteem
Simply defined, body image is the way we see and think about our physical appearance and how we feel in our bodies. While the definition sounds simple enough, it is a complex and completely subjective experience. The complexity lies in our perception of our body weight, size and shape as opposed to the actual weight, […]